A Postdoc Position Available
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A Postdoc Position Available
The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the research group of Professor Takashi Tanaka.
The anticipated start date is September 1, 2025. The initial appointment is for 12 months, with the potential to seek additional funding for extension.
The main responsibility is to lead and manage a research project on “cyber-physical deception and prevention” funded by DARPA. An annual salary for the position will be approximately USD 70,000. Applicants should have a PhD in control, autonomy, robotics, or a closely related field, with a strong interest in the security of cyber-physical systems.
Prior experience in one or more of the following areas will be desirable: statistics, information theory, stochastic calculus, generative AI (diffusion models), Robotics Operating Systems (ROS2). The position will remain open until filled, but reviews of applications will begin on July 1, 2025.
To apply, please email the following materials to Prof. Tanaka at tanaka16@purdue.edu: (i) a CV, (ii) a letter of application summarizing prior experiences, current research interests, description of short-term and long-term career goals, and anticipated availability/timeline.